Renault R28's secret

[Tommy_Fei]

Today I scan a web which said Reanault has found a secret which can get the most out of Bridgestone's temperamental tyres. We know get the most of the tyres is a problem for many team, especially Ferrari's Kimi in Qualifying, how do you think this new technology ?

[axle]

The full article says it's not a device it's a driving technique. Basically doing a few slow laps on the tyres before banzai'ing them makes them last longer and be more stable.

[bar555]

Is it possible to post the link It looks interesting
Thanks

[chasefreak]

http://www.homeofsport.com/f1/news/item.aspx?id=22794
here u go

[bazanaius]

I think it is interesting. Certainly the way you treat tyres for the first few heat cycles can dramatically affect the performance throughout their life.
Over very short runs often no prep produces high performance, but the tyre will drop off quickly after this.
Maybe a gentle heating cycle/scrub like this prepares them well for a longer stint. I've certainly heard of people 'baking' their tyres before they use them (in fact, do some manufacturers reccomend it?).

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[timbo]

So, is that possible to prepare race tyres that way? If it only works in one session - few slow laps that a fast one it seems like this knowledge is not very usefull. Neither for the race - obviously others won't wait for you, nor for qualify - you can be penalized if you are too slow